Charles A. "Charley" Holden's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts
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Charles A. "Charley" Holden

October 5, 1943 - March 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Charles A. "Charley" Holden's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts
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Charles A. "Charley" Holden

October 5, 1943 - March 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

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In loving memory of Charles A. Holden (Melrose, Massachusetts), who departed this world on March 17, 2026 at the age of 82. Charles leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles A. Holden to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Holden Sr. and Florence (Risteen). He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Holden (Cunningham); his grandchildren, Shane, Kiley Burke, Charles IV, Patrick and Ryan Holden; his sister Barbara Scott of Reading; his nephews, Garth and Andrew; his niece Amy; and his family Norwich University.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Charles A. & Kathleen M. Holden Scholarship, 158 Harmon Dr., Northfield, VT, 05663 or the VA Boston Healthcare System, c/o Home Based Primary Care online here (https://www.pay.gov).

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Duane Martin wrote a sympathy message

“I would like to send my condolences to your family! Charlie was one of a kind as you know! Our paths crossed when we played football at our Prep school in Kents Hill, Maine“Kent’s Hill School”. Charlie played with John Huard a professional football player that eventually played with Orange Crush in Denver! Charlie never knew this but he was the reason I applied to Norwich! Thank you Charlie you will be missed and know you were an inspiration to allot of other people!”

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